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WGUS71 KPBZ 071130
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
730 AM EDT Sat Jun 7 2025

WVC049-061-077-071300-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion WV-Monongalia WV-Preston WV-
730 AM EDT Sat Jun 7 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING
FOR NORTHWESTERN PRESTON, SOUTHEASTERN MARION AND SOUTHEASTERN
MONONGALIA COUNTIES...

At 730 AM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah,
  Brookhaven, Rivesville, Grant Town, Reedsville, Masontown,
  Farmington, Worthington, Everettville, Colfax, Baxter, Valley
  Falls, Browns Chapel, Bentons Ferry, Gladesville and White Hall.

Public reported roads flooded and cars stranded near the Fairmont
area in Marion County.

Floodwaters will take time to recede even after heavy rain ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3944 8034 3954 8028 3961 7978 3941 7980
      3945 7994 3940 8005 3939 8009 3941 8011
      3939 8020 3944 8028

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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